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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Base Invoice $23,323 $29,053 $33,649 $43,668
Autobahn Package 5,530      
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Premium Package   1,850 1,050 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Autobahn Package 5,310      
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Premium Package   1,684 956 2,639
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Options (change) 5,530 7,925 6,725 7,050
Options (change) 5,310 7,214 6,122 6,417
Destination 770 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,595 $39,985 $43,835 $56,870
Total Invoice $29,403 $36,987 $40,491 $52,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,781
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,595$39,985$43,835$56,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-3,230-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$36,955$40,605$53,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$16,435
Total Invoice$29,403$36,987$40,491$52,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,803-2,984-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$34,184$37,507$49,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,323$15,108

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$4,880$5,080$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$3,230$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,803-2,984-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in180.6 in
Width70.3 in69.8 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested65067%
Total Not Requested32533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested65067%
Total Not Requested32533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested87541%

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